CARDAMOM FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

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I love cardamom, and I thought I'd play with recipes featuring it. I came up with this one after having made cardamom braids, a Norwegian sweet bread. Cardamom braids are the best for this, but French bread or Italian bread will work, too.

Provided by chikalin

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups cubed stale firm white bread
1 cup chopped pecans
3 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
¾ teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon ground cardamom, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
3 tablespoons milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9x12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place the bread cubes in the prepared dish. Sprinkle the pecans over the bread.
  • Beat the eggs, 1 1/2 cup milk, almond extract, 1 tablespoon cardamom, cinnamon, and brown sugar together in a bowl until thoroughly combined; pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes and pecans. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and allow the casserole to sit 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; remove the aluminum foil and continue baking until the top is golden brown, another 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, and 3 tablespoons milk in a bowl with a fork until smooth; pour over the slightly cooled casserole to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 199.2 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

Biianca Mwanza
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Tyon Cornwall
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover bread.


Bacha Hussain
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Edwin Edwish
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Arf Nenheh
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Arafat Lihan
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I'm not a huge fan of french toast, but I loved this casserole. The cardamom flavor really made it something special.


Ayinde Kabir
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion brunch.


Iserail Amene
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my casserole didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected. Not sure what went wrong.


Muke Jannete
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


mohammed ayaiz
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The cardamom flavor was a bit too strong for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


Royal Helium
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I added a bit of vanilla extract to the custard mixture and it turned out wonderfully.


super 123
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This was a great make-ahead breakfast for a busy morning. I prepped it the night before and popped it in the oven before we got ready for school.


Masud Hassan
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Easy to make, delicious and a great way to use up leftover bread.


heshana hirantha
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I'm not usually a fan of cardamom, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices blended perfectly with the sweetness of the french toast and the crunch of the pecans.


Missle Npanama
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This cardamom french toast casserole was a hit with my family! The cardamom flavor was subtle but added a warm, inviting aroma to the dish. The casserole was easy to prepare and cooked evenly in the oven.